Marion County’s top elected officials have seen steady salary growth over the past decade—some exceeding 40%—while the Ocala City Council and mayor have not received a raise in decades, earning compensation that has remained virtually unchanged since the 20th century.
According to the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, Marion County commissioners will earn $110,896 in fiscal year 2025-26, up from $79,105 in 2015-16—a 40% increase over 10 years.
The sheriff’s salary rose even faster, from roughly $146,446 in fiscal year 2015-16 to $257,625 this year, a nearly 56% jump. Likewise, the constitutional officers have seen major increases. The Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser and Supervisor of Elections salaries went from $137,825 10 years ago to $189,155 today…